An elementary school teacher in California is dead after authorities say that he jumped from a parking structure at Disneyland.
Christopher Christensen, 51, was the principal of William T. Newland Elementary School in Huntington Beach, Calif. He had previously been the principal at other schools during his 22 years working for the school district.
Christensen’s suicide came just days before he was scheduled to appear in court on two misdemeanor charges of battery and child endangerment. The charges stemmed from a domestic dispute between Christensen and a woman.
The specific allegations are unclear, but Christensen had pleaded not guilty to the charges.
On the day of his death, Christensen posted a lengthy note on Facebook in which he proclaims his innocence, saying he got into a heated argument with a woman but there was no violence.
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Christensen’s death has shocked and saddened his school district. “Our hearts are so broken,” the Courreges Elementary School – where Christensen was once a principal – wrote on Facebook. “We love you Mr. C. and will miss you immensely.”
source: people.com
